Remove faded flowers and seedpods on lilac and other spring-flowering shrubs.

Do not be alarmed at June drop of tree fruit. It is a natural thinning process for most trees to prevent excessive loads. Thin remaining fruit, if necessary, or prop up heavy branches to avoid breakage. Most fruit should be spaced 6 to 8 inches apart on a branch.

Keep grass mowed regularly, but mow high to help protect the crown of the plant from heat stress.

Lawn clippings, unless excessive, should be left on the lawn.

To keep lawn green and growing, water as needed to supply a total of 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. If left unwatered, lawns will turn brown and become dormant but will green up again when conditions are more favorable.

Garden(Vegetables, small fruits and flowers)
Discontinue harvest of asparagus and rhubarb around mid-June to allow foliage to develop and store food reserves for next year’s harvest. Fertilize and water when dry to promote healthy growth.

Mulch to control weeds and conserve soil moisture after soil has warmed. Many materials such as straw, chopped corncobs, bark chips, shredded paper and grass clippings can be used.

Blanch (exclude light from) cauliflower when heads are just 2 inches in diameter. Tie leaves up and over the developing head.

Keep weeds controlled. They’re easier to pull when they are still young.